Washington University in St Louis is hiring a Financial Analyst III to support the Brown School. This remote position is responsible for developing, analyzing, monitoring, and presenting budgets and financial reports, ensuring they meet School and University standards.
What You'll Do
- Develop, analyze, and monitor a set of budgets, ensuring they adhere to School and University requirements.
- Research and develop pro forma budgets for new initiatives.
- Determine reporting needs and create customized reports tailored to specific operational needs.
- Prepare and deliver monthly budget analysis reports, including variance explanations and recommendations.
- Present financial reports to Associate Deans and Directors on a periodic basis.
- Analyze income and expenses and investigate issues.
- Audit and reconcile materials to ensure they meet high standards.
- Ensure compliance with University and Brown financial policies.
- Oversee and approve unrestricted and restricted financial transactions.
- Provide guidance and training to department personnel.
- Reconcile accounts for accuracy.
- Work with University Central Finance to address financial issues.
- Prepare budget packages for submission to leadership.
- Work with supervisor and the Director of Budget & Finance and University Central Finance quarterly to explain Core report variance explanations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
Nice to Have
- M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from AICPA, Illinois, or Missouri.
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Skills: Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Exercises Judgment, Financial Budgeting, Financial Reporting Systems, Fund Accounting, Group Presentations, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Prioritization, Project Administration, Self Motivation, Working Independently, Work Relationships.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 annually.
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians.
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave.
- Tuition assistance for employee and family, including 100% dependent undergraduate tuition at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
